1 | 12/27/2020 – 11:29 (GMT-4)
The young Cuban musician and singer-songwriter Efren Rubén died in a car accident in the United States, last Christmas night, confirmed his manager Danny Jacomino.
“All his friends, his family, his band are devastated. I ask the fans to keep him in memory, to share their good faith and their music,” he said in a video on his social networks.
Jacomino said they still do not have details about the accident: “We are not absolutely clear” what happened in the accident “, but Efren ceased to exist, he left us very soon.
The news moved his followers, friends and colleagues in the music scene, who reflected their pain and shock on social networks.
Troubadour Frank Delgado, with whom he shared the stage on several occasions in Cuba as a bassist and second voice, regretted the news.
“My dear child, your departure took my breath away. The light for you”wrote the singer-songwriter.
After years of accompanying various artists and being part of groups such as Hard currency, Efrén Rubén had released his solo album It’s too much, in November last year.
In August he appeared at the virtual ceremony of Latin Awards Chicago, awards at which he was nominated.
In the same week, he delighted his followers with the theme The train of joy, a message full of love and good vibes for the Christmas season.
Efrén Rubén was born in Ciego de Ávila and has been in Miami for over 8 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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